Labor Party rhetoric aimed at Deere workers sparks democratic critique
The Argus argues that Labor Party lines try to sway Deere & Co. workers to abandon party loyalty, while challenging claims of worker ignorance. It asserts Deere and Ve lle would not dictate votes and defends workers as intelligent, urging independents to consider open partisanship without class bias.
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Moline
Local county politics and candidate favoritism exposed
A reader-sourced discussion criticizes Rock Island influence in county elections and the Rock Island union backed candidate for County Superintendent of Schools. The piece accuses bias toward the Union paper and questions motives of supporters and editors, urging voters to resist partisan manipulation.
Union Leaders Call for Unified Delegation in County Race
A draft notice urges Moline residents to back a single candidate for county offices. It notes the county clerk to Stur aae 60 and cites a shift in support due to priorities in law business. The Union proprietors stress unity to maintain influence at the upcoming convention.
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Moline
Workingmen's Unity Across Professions and Classes
The Inter Ocean argues the nation is built by workers across all fields not just railroads or mines. It emphasizes equal respect for labor from blacksmiths to physicians, clerks to copyists, and urges solidarity to avoid class-based prejudice and unfair discrimination while stressing shared interests.
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Syed
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Miro Natier
Camp Grace Trip Describes Lake Superior Voyage
A letter from Camp Grace near Manquette Michigan dated August 25 1877 recounts a family journey to the Lake Superior region. The author describes boarding the Peerless steamer in Chicago sailing along the left shore and past Mackinac Island, the St Mary's River with a twenty foot fall, and cool midsummer breezes making the voyage highly enjoyable.
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Manquette
Michigan
Revew
Lake Superior
Peerless
Chicago
Thousand Islands
Macknae
St. Mary's River
Superior camping on the lakes amid sea-sickness and scenery
An observer recalls a five day lake voyage starting at Northwestern and anchoring at Antrum Bay. The party camps at Grace near Grand Island, enjoying bear, deer, trout and forest life, while sea-sickness and mosquitos challenge the travelers and the ladies question the voyage.
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Warire Equill
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Nlbe
Antrum Bay
Swan
Usuil
Ple
Boel
Tan
Grand Island
Gat of the Agricultural Association Opens on Leased Grounds
The first annual Gat of the Agricultural Association fair opens on lands leased from William McRoberts for two years. It spans about thirty acres near the roads, with a busy opening day featuring a brass band, a feast by Mr. McCall and assistants, and reports of orderly crowds and diligent officers. The piece notes busy local officials, plans to vacate or open a southern border road, and progress on the Methodist chapel construction. A follow-up covers a derailment near Des Moines with many casualties and injuries to M. O. Follett, plus community reactions and ongoing recovery efforts.
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Henry Sadaris
AS. Peargel
John Schall
James Guinn
Mark Ashdown
Samuel Bruner
Wan Mi Kuterta
George Wo Larue
Spring Lake
Wm. McCall
Adams
John A. Voyce
A. D. Cox
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John Colon
George Fittel
Iowa
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Nebraska
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Post Office Department
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Mr. Follett
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Wil
Prominent Figures and Local Events From Recent Reports
Brigham Young dies at 4 P.M. on Wednesday. Peaches sell for twenty cents per bushel in Georgia’s capital. Howard County Indiana farmers expect $100 000 from this year’s flax crop. Bagnall and Loud of Boston lose 326 000 in a robbery. Alberger, a Duffalo leader, dies of heart disease. St Louis bond forgers face New York charges with 10 000 bail each. Workingmen’s parties form in Philadelphia and St. Louis for the Full campaign. Twenty educated colored men arrive in Philadelphia to teach in colored schools. A ten year old boy Birroett dies instantly in Peoria while attempting to board a freight train.
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